Training Program 2010
Clothing:
When attending training please note that it is essential that you have warm suitable sailing clothing. You must have either a dry suit, with warm clothing underneath or wet suit, with warm clothing underneath and a spray suit / windproof layer. We also recommend a warm hat and sailing gloves. If you are unsure about the suitability of your sailing clothing, please check with the office when booking.
Adult Courses Youth Stage 1 Youth Stage 2 Race Coaching Saturday Skills Catamaran Training Taster Catamaran Conversion
We have arranged the training to maximise sailing time and would ask you to please arrive at least 15 minutes before your course is due to begin in order to change into clothing suitable for sailing.
Please note that there may be some slight changes to the published childrens courses.
In the meantime should you require further information
please contact the club office
Adult Courses 1000 - 1600:
Course fees: £260/person
Course A1 - April 17, 24& May 1, 8
Course A2 - May 22, 29 & June 5, 12
Course A3 - June 26& July 3, 10, 17
Course A4 - July 31, August 78, 14, 21
Course A5 - September 4, 11, 18, 25
Course A6 - October 9, 23, 30 November 6
RYA Youth Stage 1 - Learn to Sail:
6 Week course fees : £72/person
Optimist
OB1 9:15 – 11:15 April 17, 24& May 1, 8, 22, 29
OB2 11:30 – 13:30 April 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 22, 29
OB3 9:15 - 11:15 June 5, 12, 26 & July 3, 10, 17
Topper
TB1 9:15 – 11:15 April 17, 25& May 1, 8, 22, 29
TB2 11:30 – 13:30 April 17, 24& May 1, 8, 22, 29
TB3 9:15 - 11:15 June 5, 12, 26 & July 3, 10, 17
RYA Youth Stage 2 - Improving / Efficient Sailing moving into Racing:
6 Week course fees : £72/person
Optimist
OI1 14:30 - 16:30 April 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 22, 29
OI2 11:30 - 13:30 June 5, 12, 26 & July 3, 10, 17
OI3 14:30 -16:30 June 5, 12, 26 & July 3, 10, 17
OI4 9:15 - 11:15 April 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 22, 29
Topper
TI1 14:30 - 16:30 April 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 22, 29
TI2 11:30 - 13:30 June 5, 12, 26 & July 3, 10, 17
TI3 14:30 - 16:30 June 5, 12, 26 & July 3, 10, 17
TI4 09:14 - 15:15 June 5, 12, 26 & July 3, 10, 17
Start Racing 0930 - 1300:
Course fee: £72/person
Course RC1 - TI1 14:30 - 16:30 April 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 22, 29
Course fee: £72/person
June 5, 12, 26 & July 3, 10, 17
Saturday Skills 1130 – 1330:
This course is suitable for sailors who have completed either Junior Stage 3, or Adult Level 2.
The course uses a variety of boats, which helps you to appreciate different boat handling characteristics. Building on the five essentials, boat handling skills will be improved. Theoretical knowledge will also be developed, which will help you make seamanlike decisions. Higher level skills like rudderless sailing are also covered.
You may be awarded Seamanship Skills after attending this course, although for first year sailors we normally find additional sailing experience is required.
Course fee: £78/person
SS1 - October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 &- November 7
Saturday Club 1130 - 1330
Fees £3.00/session
Every Saturday from April 4 to September 19 inclusive.
Catamaran Training Taster Sessions 1400 – 1600:
Requiring no previous catamaran experience you can have your first sail with another sailor on a catamaran. You will be in the safe hands of an experienced catamaran instructor who will take you out and show you what sailing a cat is all about. Harnesses are available for those wishing to trapeze, with suitable training being given if you have not done this before. Unsuitable for sailors under 12 years old.
Fee: £13 - 1 hour Session
Catamaran Conversion Course 1000 – 1530:
If you would like to learn how to sail these fast and exciting craft; you need to hold dinghy level 2, junior stage 3, or equivalent. We will teach you how to helm, crew and trapeze in a safe and controlled manner. Having two hulls we cover the different techniques used to tack, gybe, launch recover and the mandatory capsize !! If required we can provide trapeze harnesses, but recommend you bring your own sailing gloves. Please refer to our catamaran training page for further information.
Course fees: £65/person
Course CC1 - March 20, 27
Course CC2 - April 5, 10
Course CC3 - May 8, 15
Course CC4 - June 12, 19
Course CC5 - July 17, 24
Course CC6 - October 2, 9
Course CC7 - October 23, 30
Course CC8 - November 13, 20
End of Season Training Bash & Barbie - Saturday November 6:
Everyone who attended adult training this year is welcome back to this event, with a BBQ. During the day you can reminisce with your new found sailing buddies. Those wishing to sail can take the opportunity to sail any of the club dinghies.
There is also the opportunity to have a sail on a catamaran, although places are strictly limited. Book Early !!. Check availability with the Office.